Saturday, 11 August 2012

Stiftskirche and Benedictines monastery on the Nonnberg, Salzburg

This monastery for women, overlooking the old city of Salzburg exists already more than 1200 years, the church with its red clock tower is now a 1000 years old. On our walk we approach the church via a hill, it was a real climb to the top of the Nonnberg on this sunny day. The arched entrance of the church is richly decorated and on both sides of the door there are two small statues. In the crown of one of the saints, there was a bird nest. The letters on the wall reads PAX or peace. The sisters leave the birds in peace or it could also refer to a last resting place because there is a small cemetery around the church.

It's beautiful, Filip! Looking at the photos makes me feel as though I am visiting myself! You are such a talented photographer! Thanks for your most appreciated comment on my today's post! I thought everyone had forgotten about me and now I am so glad that I was wrong! WIshing you and Kristel a joyous weekend! Christa

I have not seen graves covered so decoratively with flowers. We also might have journeyed here when we were in Salzburg, but ran out of time to make the climb to the top so also thank you for showing us what we missed.